Finally! . . .Did I tell you?

Sorry for the graphic nature of this picture. I know some people don't like to see where their food comes from. But yes, my husband is a hunter (sorry to all you animal activists out there), and after several years of nothing - we will finally have meat in our freezer again.

And don't worry, none of it goes to waste! We make sure to throw it out for the animals to gnaw on. ;)

Highlights of 2008 - The Elk Hunt

Obviously this was a highlight for my husband, but I can't leave him out, now can I? You can click here to see what I posted before. I just asked Russ what the best part of this year was and he said "bow-hunting with my dad." I pretty much already knew that, but I just wanted to check. I think for him there is alot more to it than just going out and trying to shoot an animal. It's about sharing something with his dad, including the months of planning, staring at maps for hours, packing and preparing the horses and all the other stuff they get to do together. It is a way for him to bond. Kind of like us girls going for lunch and pedis - only alot colder and much more work. :) I am glad Russ is such good friends with his Dad and that they can share these times together and look forward to it every year.

This year they went bow-hunting in August (above). Last year they went on the rifle hunt in October (below). Brrr.

Gone again

Since my husband is out hunting - again, I thought I would post some pictures from his last hunt. He is out in the same area now, so you can check out the pics and think "Oh, it's so beautiful! I'm so jealous, I wish I was there." Or you will think "He is so crazy. I am glad I am in my nice, cozy, clean home." Enjoy.

Can you find the man in camo doing a little fishing?

Russ' hunting buddy (aka Dad)

Where they slept at night (and during the 4 hour rainstorm).
Yes, it really was that steep in places. And yes, my husband is a little crazy.

Giving the horses a little break - afterall, they did all the work. :)

My husband is home! Sort of.

Just in case any of you were wondering, Russ finally made it home after 8 days in the mountains. He was out bow hunting with his dad. Unfortunately he had no elk to show for it, but he did have a nice beard . . .

So now he's "home", but back to work. Next week he will go out again and give it one more shot. Maybe we'll get our meat for the year - wouldn't that be nice!

Russ took some awesome pictures, when we get them downloaded, I'll have to post a few. The area where they hunt is absolutely gorgeous and totally inaccessible to "normal" people. Stay tuned . . .